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Kent, Wa, Us

Kent, Wa, Us

Providing technology consulting services in the greater Seattle area. Expertise in Windows systems and small business solutions.Solution expertise:datacenter migrationemail migrationdisaster recovery planningcompliance auditingsecurity assessmentsoftware deployment

Seattle, Wa, Us

Provided cybersecurity expertise to multidisciplined teams identifying program and technology gaps. Consultation with compliance, legal, and technology leaders on third party cybersecurity data sharing risks. Oversaw risk assessment and penetration test, identifying opportunities for improvement.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Provide expertise securing, updating, and optimizing systems with a focus on the Windows infrastructure, including Office 365, Azure AD, local Active Directory, Exchange Online, Exchange 2010, SharePoint Online, SharePoint 2010, MS SQL Server, IIS, IPAM, SCCM, WDS, and MDT. Also performed maintenance and optimized VMWare 6.5 and 6.0 environment with Nimble block storage and Qumulo object storage. Led implementation of version controls for PowerShell scripts using Git. Automated Windows Server 2016 deployments with Puppet. Duties also included deploying advanced features of Palo Alto next generation highly-available firewall features; including vulnerability and threat detection; Wildfire zero-day threat detection; DNS proxy; and Splunk integration.

Seattle, Washington, Us

Led modernization of security and auditing tools while performing a datacenter virtualization project. Replaced legacy firewall with Palo Alto Networks next-generation technology, reducing threat footprint and improving incident resolutions. Successfully implemented Varonis DatAdvantage to ensure HIPAA compliance for growing global workforce. Engineered VMWare and EqualLogic cluster solution replacing multigenerational, physical servers for collocated client equipment. Modernized desktop imaging tools reducing deployment times 300%. Interviewed prospective applicants and trained junior technicians on best practices. Deployed communications node for new office location, expanding client call center and services availability to Meridian, Idaho area. Oversaw migration to Exchange 2013 and transition to Office 365 hybrid environment. Procured Aerohive wireless solution for six offices and over 600 users. Deployed two-tier, multi-domain Public Key Infrastructure. Implemented Splunk server in support of advanced Palo Alto Networks firewall features.

Beaverton, Or, Us

Led network team projects and provided Tier II support, as a Network Technician for Pacific Office Automation a growing office management solutions provider. Completed over $20K worth of projects migrating legacy systems and improving security. Performed site surveys, developed network layouts for multiple locations meeting applicable regulatory requirements and data retention and disaster recovery plans.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Oversaw IT desktop support and system administration, as an IT specialist for Design Imports a growing design and import firm. Migrated legacy systems to Server 2012r2 and Windows 7. Resolved security vulnerabilities, hardware deficiencies, identified software requirements. Prepared technical solutions for migration to modern Enterprise Resource Planning and Electronic Data Interchange platform. Vetted local vendors and recruited operations support personnel.

Oceanport, Nj, Us

Responsible for installation, troubleshooting and maintenance of the Counter Rocket, Artillery and Mortar (C-RAM) defense warning system at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan as a Technical Specialist for PKMM Incorporated. Recognized for restoring the system after a power outage, updating the system software to improve the warning function and designing a facility for new system installation.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Recognized for turning around a distressed operation involving 555 equipment items valued at $900 million and a 9-month overdue report backlog into a 99% readiness rate and the 2007 Pacific Air Force Defense Information Systems Network Facility of the Year Award as the QA Evaluator for the 265-member 374th Communications Squadron. Also confiscated 3 illegal storage drives, investigated security risks, enforced network security compliance, and monitored 15 work centers for effectiveness. Additional Air Force Experience includes:Successfully leading and completing communications projects valued at $20+ million.Managing the maintenance and operations of a global communications site.Serving as an Assistant Supervisor for High Frequency (HF) Receive Systems that supported the land-based U. S. Navy’s 7th Fleet, which includes 70 ships, 300 aircraft and 40,000 Navy and Marine Corps personnel in the Pacific Theater.Ensuring readiness as the Assistant Supervisor of Ground Radio Maintenance for the 43rd Communications Squadron at Pope Air Force Base in North Carolina.Eliminating 50 man hours while supervising 2 miles of cable installation that supported 160,000+ visitors at a community festival.Serving as part of an Air Expeditionary Force at Kirkuk Regional Air Base in Iraq.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Information Technology

Aas, Electronic Systems

Network Convergence Technologies